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     <strong>By William Murphy</strong>         	<a href="mailto:bill.murphy@newsday.com?subject=newsday.com">bill.murphy@newsday.com</a>    
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</div>  						    		    				<P>New Yorkers should beware of scammers when they donate to the victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman said Monday.</P>
															<p>“Unfortunately, natural disasters can bring out the most shameless scammers,” Schneiderman said in a statement. “Please remain vigilant before donating to any fundraising appeal.” </P>
				    										<p>The attorney general offered the following tips:</p>
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			              									          					<UL><LI>Make sure you are familiar with the organization and its effectiveness.</LI><LI>Check the state website <A HREF="www.charitiesnys.com">www.charitiesnys.com</A> to make sure the organization is registered.</LI><LI>Give to established charities and beware ones that pop up after a storm.</LI><LI>Be extra careful with telephone solicitations.</LI><LI>Check before texting a donation. Check the charity’s website to confirm it has authorized texting donations.</LI><LI>Don’t respond to unsolicited spam emails.</LI><LI>Never give cash: Donate by credit card or check made payable to the charity.</LI></UL>
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							<p>If you suspect a scam, contact the attorney general’s charities bureau at <A HREF="charities.complaints.ag.NY.gov">charities.complaints.ag.NY.gov</A> or call at 212-416-8401.</P>
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